Being interested is more important than being interesting.
At every party there are two kinds of people - those who want to go home and those who don't. The trouble is, they are usually married to each other.
Children have an uncanny way of living up - or down - to what is expected of them.
Never let an opportunity pass to give a well-deserved compliment.
Friends with benefits? More than friends? Don't sample the goodies unless you're willing to risk addiction and withdrawal.
Maturity: Be able to stick with a job until it is finished. Be able to bear an injustice without having to get even. Be able to carry money without spending it. Do your duty without being supervised.